Driving to AZ from So CA for the rally

[SYCO GT]

Last AZ Ford GT Rally we had a nice caravan of about 6 Ford GT's (combination of new and old) driving in the morning and arriving at the AZ Rally in time for Chip's party.

I'm probably going to drive again this year.

Anyone else interested? LMK. We stopped for lunch mid way and of course a couple pit stops for gas and break.

It was fun.

 

[SYCO GT]

And a couple snaps from mid drive break.

 

[Vince H]

We plan on driving as well. Still have not worked out the particulars. I'll touch base with you in a bit.

Vince H

 

[PL510*Jeff]

We will be driving from PS.

 

[PeteK]

PS?

 

[PL510*Jeff]

PS?

Palm Springs

 

[SYCO GT]

Depending on your departure time Jeff, maybe we can meet near PS for a fuel stop on our way to AZ.

 

[PeteK]

I haven’t decided which route I will take from WA yet. Are you all planning to go for Chip’s party the night before?

 

[PL510*Jeff]

I haven’t decided which route I will take from WA yet. Are you all planning to go for Chip’s party the night before?

yes

 

[Ed Sims]

I wish I could go. It is going to be a great time!

Ed

 

[Stef]

I drove from Socal to rally 13 and back and discovered a few new things about my 2019.

Maintaining a speed of 65 will result in a mpg of approx 27 mpg.

Why the gas guzzler tax?

Computer will reset showing a 330 mile approximate driving range.

After going around a curve on a hill coming onto a jack knifed semi truck loaded with damaged Golf Carts blocking the right lane and running through 500 ft of debris the tire pressure monitor is invaluable.

It was a fun drive and I would go anywhere in the NFGT.
Not able to go this time however I would join you all for the drive if I was.

 

[PeteK]

27MPG? That's impressive. The best I can do in my 2005 is 24MPG, holding it at 70 or less, on level highways. If I run it up closer to 80, MPG drops to around 22.

 

[SYCO GT]

Some are planning to depart from So Cal Monday Morning (and able to make Chip's party) and some are planning to depart from So Cal on Tuesday morning.

 

[Ed Sims]

I'd go Monday. Chip's partys are the best!

Ed

 

[SYCO GT]

Ed - are you driving from Sacramento?

 

[PeteK]

Jeff, I'm looking at working my travel plans to arrive in PS and drive to Chip's with the group. If it works out, I'll arrive late afternoon of 27th. Are you two available for dinner? Also, recommendation for moderate price hotel/motel in your vicinity would help.